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What are the main risk factors for PTS?

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What are the main risk factors for PTS?

Post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a long term condition that may occur in DVT patients. In this video, Dr Jessie Shea explains how different types of DVT and other factors can increase the risk of developing PTS.

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Anyone who develops a DVT is at risk of post-thrombotic syndrome. The risk is increased if you have a DVT in your upper leg or if you have more than one clot in the same leg. The risk is also higher if you are overweight. If the DVT is left untreated, PTS is much more likely. you

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